The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
A housing cart in the Schenley Quadrangle.

Pitt launches direct-to-dorm shipping program for fall move-in

By Benjamin Nigrosh, News Editor • July 13, 2020
The University has partnered with UPS to create Ship2Pitt, a direct-to-dorm shipping service which provides students living on campus with five pre-paid shipping labels.
The Senate Research Committee met July 10 to discuss reopening efforts in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Senate committee discusses COVID-19, IP policies

By Ashton Crawley, Senior Staff Writer • July 11, 2020
The University Senate Research Committee met Friday afternoon to discuss updates to the University’s intellectual property policies, as well as COVID-19 lab procedures.
Pitt adds 10 new COVID-19 cases since last Thursday

Pitt adds 10 new COVID-19 cases since last Thursday

By Jon Moss, Editor-in-Chief • July 10, 2020
Pitt added 10 new COVID-19 cases, composed of six students and four employees, as of Friday’s weekly case report.
Coach Narduzzi is the highest-paid non-officer employee at Pitt.

Narduzzi reported as highest-paid non-officer for third-straight year

By Benjamin Nigrosh, News Editor • July 10, 2020
Pitt released a list of its 25 highest-paid non-officer positions for fiscal year 2019 as required for all state-related universities by Pennsylvania’s Right-To-Know Law.
The COVID-19 pandemic causes uncertainty about returning for the fall semester for many of Pitt’s more than 3,100 international students.

‘What did we do to deserve this?’: International students worried about new ICE guidelines

By Rebecca Johnson, Senior Staff Writer • July 10, 2020
International students at Pitt say they are gravely concerned over new U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement guidelines announced Monday, which would force them to leave the country if the University moves classes online only for the fall.
More than 1,000 people sign letter urging University action against ICE guidance

More than 1,000 people sign letter urging University action against ICE guidance

By Rebecca Johnson, Senior Staff Writer • July 9, 2020
More than 1,000 people have signed an open letter penned by four graduate students in the English department to Pitt’s administration urging the University to take swift action.
Faculty convened via Zoom and voiced numerous, wide-ranging concerns Tuesday afternoon about Pitt’s plans for the fall semester.

Faculty voice concerns as fall semester approaches

By Jon Moss, Editor-in-Chief • July 7, 2020
Faculty have raised flags about a lack of shared governance in parts of the process and a lack of information provided by the administration.
The Cathedral of Learning watches over an empty Pitt campus.

Pitt COVID-19 cases triple in one week

By Ashton Crawley and Jon Moss • July 2, 2020
COVID-19 cases at Pitt have tripled since last Friday, with a total of 14 students and 5 employees now testing positive, as of Thursday.
The University’s current dining contract with Sodexo will expire this summer with a new contract starting July 1. Planning for the contract transition to a new vendor or renewal with Sodexo would take place between March and July.

Pitt announces meal plan changes for fall

By Ashton Crawley, Senior Staff Writer • July 2, 2020
Pitt announced several updates to student meal plans in a Thursday email, as part of changes being implemented by incoming dining contractor Compass Group.
The Cathedral of Learning watches over an empty Pitt campus.

New committee to implement fall reopening

By Jon Moss, Editor-in-Chief • July 2, 2020
Pitt has established a resiliency steering committee which will help implement reopening for the fall semester.
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